Isabel Toledo
Isabel Toledo | |
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 Isabel Toledo at the Anne Klein fashion show. Photo by Ed Kavishe, Fashion Wire Press | |
| Born | Maria Isabel Izquierdo April 9, 1960 Camajuaní, Cuba |
| Died | August 26, 2019 (aged 59) New York City, U.S. |
| Nationality | Cuban-American |
| Education | Fashion Institute of Technology |
| Spouse |
Ruben Toledo (m. 1984) |
| Awards | Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award, 2005 |
Isabel Toledo (born Maria Isabel Izquierdo; April 9, 1960 – August 26, 2019) was a Cuban-American fashion designer based in New York City.[1] She was born in Camajuaní, Cuba. Her career was based in New York City.[2] She was known for designing Michelle Obama's first inaugural dress.
Toledo died at a Manhattan hospital on August 26, 2019 from breast cancer at the age of 59.[3]
References
- ↑ Horyn, Cathy (September 13, 2007). "Designers in a Time of Many Dresses, Some Terrific". The New York Times. p. B.8. Quote: Ms. Toledo’s tunics and sundresses, by contrast, will probably find fewer customers. They were complex in color and pattern, surprising in their design, and for that reason more interesting.
- ↑ Nast, Condé. "Designer Isabel Toledo Has Died". Vogue. Retrieved 2019-08-26.
- ↑ Friedman, Vanessa (August 26, 2019). "Isabel Toledo Dies at 59; Designed Michelle Obama's Inaugural Outfit". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved August 26, 2019.